Event Timeline
Wednesday, May 14
4-5pm
Wilmington Grand Prix
Sponsor Briefing & Reception
Announcement of final details for Grand Prix Weekend, art exhibition and reception.
Location: Delaware History Museum
Thursday, May 15
Kelly Benefit Strategies Ride with the Pros (invitation only)
Group ride for sponsors and special guests led by pro cyclists.
Friday, May 16
5-9pm
CityLife Block Party/Wilmington Grand Prix
Kick-off Party
Outdoor block party featuring live music and food by area restaurants with prime viewing
of the Grand Prix ING DIRECT Iron Mike Time Trial.
Location: Plaza @ City Centre (Delaware Ave. & Tatnall St.)
6-7:30pm
Wilmington Grand Prix ING DIRECT Iron Mike Time Trial Register Here.
120 riders leaving in 30-second intervals complete a 7-mile course while racing against the clock. Course includes Monkey Hill & Rockford Park. Open to men and women.
Location: 11th Street, Adjacent to Plaza & City Centre
$900 purse
Saturday, May 17 (Free Bike Valet: 5th & Market streets)
9am start
Habitat for Humanity Bike to Build
Riders raise pledges and complete 50- and 100-kilo courses to help fund
the construction of a new home on Wilmington's East Side.
Registration 8am in parking lot adjacent to Chase (2nd & King streets)
Noon
Delaware Lottery Men's Amateur Race
Category III & IV (25 miles)
$1,500 purse
Awards Ceremony
1pm
Corporate Challenge Relay Races, sponsored by Wilmington City Council
800 block of Market Street (in front of Grand Opera House)
2pm
Chase Family Bike Parade
Be part of the "world's largest bike parade" in group ride to make the Guinness Book of World Records.
Registration 1pm in parking lot adjacent to Chase (2nd & King streets)
3pm
Trellist Women's Pro, I & II (30 miles)
$7,500 purse
4:15pm
Bank of America Wilmington Grand Prix
Men's Pro & Category I (45 miles)
$15,000 purse
5:30pm
Awards Ceremony
(Main Stage, 800 block of Market Street)